Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan (NYKS) (An autonomous body of Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Govt. of India) Cordially invites for Commemoration of 60th Anniversary of Gandhi's Martyrdom

The programme is organized to pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi and to rekindle in the young mind the passion to fight for the truth –MY LIFE IS MY MESSAGE – a lesson for youth. Lectures by eminent personalities, Recital of Songs and two minutes silence to pay homage to Gandhiji.

- Programme Schedule -

3:30 P.M. Floral Tribute to Mahatma Gandhi Portrait

3:35 P.M. Group Songs

3:45 to 5:15 P.M. Speeches by Eminent Speakers

1. Shri Arjun Singh, Minister of HRD, Govt. of India

2. Shri Mani Shankar Aiyar, Min. of PR & YA&S, Govt. of India

3. Dr Shakeel Ahmed Khan, DG, NYKS

4. Shri Prabhash Joshi, Editorial Adviser, Jansatta

5. Shri Manager Pandey, JNU, New Delhi

5:15 to 5:17 P.M. Two-Minute Silence

The programme will be attended by over 500 youth leaders from surrounding Youth Clubs/Mahila Mandals.

It is an occasion to underline the threat posed by communal and disruptive forces out to destroy the plural cultural tradition and democratic foundations of the nation achieved by the sacrifice of millions of patriots. We also need to sensitize the masses in general and the youth in particular about the principles and values of non-violence, secularism and communal harmony that have been nurtured by the toil and blood of martyrs. It is also an occasion to make our youth aware of our shared heritage (Sanjhi Virasat) and secular fabric of the country for which Mahatma Gandhi lived and died.

The youth needs to be convinced that a nation derives its strength by the selfless sacrifice rather than bigoted revenge. The dreams of Mahatma Gandhi and scores of freedom fighters will remain incomplete if there exists the ideology that promotes and propagates communal hatred and violence. Gandhi's martyrdom is an appeal to us all to join hands to eliminate violence and hatred from the society.

Date: 30th January 2008 (Wednesday)
Venue:Malwankar Hall, Rafi Marg, New Delhi.